Arrived a Ft Lewis 30 Nov 1970. Grady was an M-60 machine gunner in The U.S. Army's Company Cs 2nd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Regiment, 4th Infantry Division in late 1968 and early 1969. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. (Colorado), I to was at Ft. Lewis early 1970, I'll find my DD214 to get exact dates.
Auto Skills Center Lewis Main :: Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Army MWR Made Specialist 5 for Madigan Main Post Company B Ambulance section providing Med support to BCT and 11B 11C Training Companies. [9] Since 11 September 2001, I Corps and Fort Lewis assets have been active in providing support for Global War on Terrorism operations, including Operation Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and the Iraq War. JBLM Main & North have abundant high-quality, close-in training areas, including 115 live fire ranges. There was a tombstone shaped marker by the corner of our barracks that said "Let no man's soul say unto me, Had I been properly trained". Of all the Post Exchanges I have been to, the one in Fort Lewis is the best by far. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. Next. Hey Dan. I was in the next group after you. The landscape is very rocky from glacial meltwater deposits. I entered late August 1970. I was in c 3 2 April 68 to June. We had 2 draftees (US), several enlisted reservist (ER) and quite a few RA trainees. D'Wayne Hodgin On 12 October 1999, General Eric K. Shinseki, Chief of Staff of the Army, announced I Corps would lead the acceleration of Army transformation, training and the initial creation of the first two Stryker Brigade Combat Teams at Fort Lewis. Fort Hood has five primary care clinics, four troop medical clinics, 22 specialty clinics, and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division. Podcast I was drafted right after college. Hence PV2 Wallace had KP. As work on the camp was pushing forward, the War Department named it "Camp Lewis" after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor.
Joseph Olmo from (Yelm, WA) - (347) 262-4284, 14813 99th Avenue Se It was cold suckasses were made platoon and squad leaders, I was there beginning July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I remember very well but I was too young to know any better when I got drafted I was going to school working and had a brand new baby boy then I got my induction papers because I lost one hour at college, Marie do you live up in Placerville, CA are you or were you an Ultra runner at one time. Not sure why this happens I did sign up once again but will have to say all the years on the site I have yet to meet up with anyone from the time I was there. Office wanted someone with a degree so I stayed until offered a six month early out because of the RIF in 1972. I think I had strep throat. Hotel Exterior; IHG Army Hotel Ft. Lewis-McChord - Mt Rainier from McChord Field . We were assingned to guard duty at the stockade. MENU . John Trainor July 30, 1970 to September 3rd or so. Very grateful. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. Anyone remember??? Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. Map of Fort Lewis in Fort Lewis, Washington. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. My best to all of the good Americans out there. Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. Didn't make it to Fort Lewis this time but I'll give it a shot next time we visit. Zeeks. Man I hated that place! Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. Good one to. I redid all my estate very recently and in doing so, went through a box of my military memoirs. Made SP/5 August 71 and thenwith a 110 day drop ETSed Jan 72. I took basic training there in August 1966. July 2013 They are given coordinates. Prince (and what a lovely guy he was! Our paths may have crossed. Vietnam Veterans Memorial First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. . It would be sumpn to see or at least communicate with some of the guys. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. May 2014 Troops were using them for city warefare training. It was hard and demanding especially the mental games played by the DS's. B11 I think we were called the rats or something like that. Him and Horn..! . Navy boot camp was a joke compared to Army boot camp, so I pretty much skated through boot camp, Lost touch with guys from my company, still have some old pics of us in boots camp with a couple of us kneeling by our company moto "IMUA" which means moving on, don't stop, give it all you got. Bravo! Phone: 253-964-3161. Next 5 weeks a 2Lt drove me to classes in a MG convertible. I carried toilet paper in my pockets during training. Getting recruits ready for Viet Nam. AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. 20/20 hindsight. Christmas 1968 slorazorsedge@aol.com . We had to carry our foot lockers over our heads in the middle of the night cause someone couldn't keep his gear neat and uniform . October 2012 Basic 4/69 to 7/69 Di sgt fisher, sgt Recheck, c-4-2, Fort Euistis Va then Bear cat nam, A Co. 227th ASHB 1st Cav. Anyone remember? I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) [9], In 1981, I Corps was reactivated at Fort Lewis. 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. Drill Sergeant Kihiki I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. The age distribution was 32.1% under the age of 18, 28.0% from 18 to 24, 37.5% from 25 to 44, 2.0% from 45 to 64, and 0.4% who were 65 years of age or older. You are not exaggerating about the weather. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card or Transportation Worker ID Card issued by DHS During the final pt test we drug them to the end and they finally made it. The MP wouldnt/couldnt grant me access even when I explained my purpose and displayed my active Sheriffs ID. The two bases merged in 2010. There were 3,560 housing units at an average density of 232.8 per square mile (89.9/km2). There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government. We were activated a few times for riots and Weather extremes. Still have my company photo somewhere. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. ha ha, As I recall we had a OD Green drawstring bag hung on the end of the bunk. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. Grew up hunting in Brown bear country and fished commercially and was made a squad leader in D-4-1, Drill Sergeant Dye, black man from Florida, E-6 from 1st Air Cav. HR Office (253) 964-2522. Infantry Stayed at ft Lewis for 2 yrs. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) Enjoyed the constant heavy rain wearing wet weather gear, or a poncho. Apply on employer site. I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. Physically I did well but knew their goal was team building because of Psych degree I already held when drafted and I was 22 years old. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. November 2018 "Go for broke" forth platoon, second squad. DI was SSgt Hunt. During the summer months (June, July, August), JBLM North hosts the Leader Development and Assessment Course, a capstone program for the U.S. Army's ROTC program. I was stationed there in 68 we had to stand guard overBaby alligators and a funeral for one there was two groups one was from California the other was from Washington and I think my drill sergeants name was dear or deerI cant remember the spelling. I distinctly remember are welcome as we got of the bus from the train depot every expletive you can imagine came out of the DS mouth. Any one out there? Almost got held back but was allowed to graduate with class as an E-2 .Quite an experience Sorry to see the old buildings go. A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. Bruce Levy - I was in E-3-2 in March 1970. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition, is one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States +1 (253) 967-3728. The official website for Madigan Army Medical Center Located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Madigan Army Medical Center comprises a network of Army medical facilities located in Washington and California that serve more than 100,000 active duty service members, their families and retirees. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky . Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. We normally weren't allowed to buy anything but essentials at the PX, but this DI was so friendly. They disappeared and were never found (just the boat and gear) RIP Wayne. We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. It sucked every day. Gerber was Company Cdr. Also had a 32 yr old at the time named Jan Stein. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. In 1951, the Installation was enlarged to 261,451 acres (1,058.05km2) and construction of the current cantonment area began. Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. I have forgotten! I hope some of my platoon members read this and reach out. I let my boys climb on the old ropes. I think we were all borderline pneumonia cases. Fort Lewis, Washington. We got to hang out but had to be there for muster calls on the loud speakers. Where you from? 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. Spanaway 1 : 24000. New housing planned for 2027. but I was there FEB 18, 1969' thru Basic Training then stayed there (no leave) for AIT 11B Infantry training, then to Vietnam. Do hope that you find some info about your dad. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. Later twice I was levied for VN but both times the levies were rescinded and I never received orders Good duty which I enjoyed and got to help Nursing Service assigned to the Dispensaries and put more of my training to use. I was also in A-3-2 late July to Oct. 3, 1969. West Coast Self-Storage Dupont (253) 964-8888. Does he remember the DI's name. I was in the first BCT cycle to use D Block in North Fort Lewis since WWII. I was 3rd sqd leader. Fort Lewis, home of the 627th Air Base Group, in Washington, has been the home to thousands of veterans. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. Vail & SSG Weston, (Baxter, Williamson, Maddox, there went on to OCS with me).3-25-67 to 5-20-67; OC 69-67, 62nd Co., 3rd Plt., 2nd Sqd., Ft. Benning, GA, 6-7-1967-did not start till 6-26-67.Grad 2nd Lt, Dec. 12-1967. D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) Our Drill Sgt. I was there in July 1968, 2nd place in Pt ((Newell from Tucson, AZ was 1st) & my DI was Sergeant Smith; what I can remember, I remember distinctly anybody that messed up we all have to pay dearly hacking people larger than a 5 foot 6 man was a chore in itself and I paid the price hoping that maybe somebody will remember some of the guys that were there when I was there I could use a little help, Leo I was there Feb 69 for both Basic and AIT you mention a 5'6" man was that Drill Sgt BEAN he was a tough little guy and I was one the sqad leaders, one of the guys did something stupid and SGT Bean made me have the whole squad take our foot lockers out side, drag them underneight the Barracks (that were on stilts) and actually bury them yes bury them under the ground under the floor of the barracks, once complete we had to then dig them up it was a very long event for shore. In his 1968 U.S. Army training at Fort Lewis, Washington, Grady was housed in World War II-era barracks like these still standing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. See 13 social pages including Facebook and Twitter, Hours, Phone, Fax, Email, Website and more for this business. Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. Remember the old buildings well. I recall my grandmother telling me my grandfather was complaining of hearing loss and pain so she inspected it and dug mug and gun powder from deep in his ear months after him returning. D 1 1. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. just tried to repeat a request to hear from Fort Lewis alum back in Feb 69 thru June 69' was in the middle of an extensive info text out and all of a sudden everything went blank, then a new request from this site came up asking if I wanted to receive notifications from this site. My father, SSG Robert Warren, was a drill instructor from 1966-1969 D co. 4/2 at North Fort. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. HistoryLink.org Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History, "Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base merge to create Joint Base Lewis-McChord on . Pots and Pans..! Culture shock for a bunch of surfer boys. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. [2], Prior to 1941, the area consisted of ranches and a few scattered silica mines. Sgt. Love to see some comments from anybody else there at around those times!! Left Nov/1970. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. It was home for 8 weeks of my life. I've not seen any of them since. So much fun. 253-967-1110. Dan Webster But I've been lucky all my life! Took basic in North Fort Lewis D Block from the last of August to November 1966. Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. April 2013 A lot of Reservists in the unit especially from Ohio. The VA takes care of my health needs and it seems strange that all those old guys around there (Minneapolis) are the same vibrant young soldiers during the Vietnam war. Graves, in fact I have a photo of him. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. March 2013 May 2013 B-3-1 Sep-Nov 70. I was sitting, waiting for my stuff when I heard a lady gasp in horror. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - In answer to the ongoing housing needs at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, garrison leaders recently announced new homes will be built in the Meriwether Landing community, on Lewis North, in 2027. If you were sick, you were a malingerer. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. I was at Ft Lewisin February 1971C-2-1Sgt.Staley BCT with D-2-1 September 1971, SGT Smith was my DI - Chicago and Cleveland draftees - finished up and went to FT Sam Houston to train as a Medic and later worked as an E-5 Drug Counselor / Neuropsychiatric Technician (91F2Z) in Okinawa '72-'73. Upon graduation was sent to Ft Sam Houston Texas in San Antonio. I drove through the checkpoint without stopping.and they didn't chase usjust like in the Nam and just like when I was in the Army in 71. The Army Air Force closed its facilities in 1947.[10]. Hi Travis, I was in Basic Training and AIT up at Fort Lewis from Feb 18th, 1969 thru July 1969 My MOS was 11B which was the Infantry and yes I went right to Vietnam in July 69 I remember a guy with the last name Hollingsworth. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433-9500. The population density was 1,248.5 people per square mile (482.0/km2). Never knew his first name or where he was from. Please advise. Not so much. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. And corporal Redman train for DI school. The Yakima Training Center is a major sub-installation of JBLM, and provides a full range of training lands and ranges to active and reserve component units. It provides world-class installation support to more than 40,000 service members and around 15,000 civilian workers.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord In-depth Overview - Military OneSource Echo Company, First Batallion, First Brigade. Drill Sergeant Davila. But no one wanted to be recycled, so we didn't go on sick call. Fort Lewis Information and Referral Services. There were 3,476 households, out of which 85.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.2% were non-families. We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. Welcome home Brother. I wish I remembered my drill sergeant's name, a Staff-Sergeant who was promoted when we graduated. Then later, when I came back to the states in 76, I was with 268th signal (at Ft Lewis) who just happened to be using the same building B-1-1 used to be. The outside portion was 13 red and white stripes, and when you swung both doors open, there was a field of blue, with 50 stars. Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record or foreign passport with INS Form I-94/I- 94A bearing the same names as the passport and containing an endorsement of the aliens nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for an employer I am a graduate from the class of second platoon, D Company, 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 10 cycle (D-5-2). Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. I was in E-3-1. As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 19,089 people, 3,476 households, and 3,399 families residing on the base. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 212.5 males. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. John Titone KSER Find a home that best fits your needs. Looking for information. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. Helicopters began assisting with high altitude (above 10,000 feet) SAR operations in the 1980s. WE could never walk on the platoon center floor, bunks were arranged around the perimeter, and he would sometimes come in at night after we'd showered, and pour dirt out of a gunny sack on the floor, empty the butt-can water on it, and make us crawl through it making oink sounds like a pig, then on to the upstairs and same thing, with the upstairs guys low crawling downstairs, passing each other on the stairs! It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WA, Fort Lewis, Washington, Nurse's Quarters, Ellis No. Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Current Address: 302 Kray Ike Court, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email View On Map. Dale. I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. dagnabbit@outlook.com, I remember very well having to do guard Duty have nighttime had to be fully dressed in fatigues and walk back and forth in that cold Barrett then I have to wake up my other buddy to take over, Looking for anybody that might have been there in between January of 1970 to the summer. Decypher Joint Base Lewis-McChord Regular, Full time. I was in Fort Lewis BCT, D-3-2, from July 1971 to September 1971. Browse 330 fort lewis washington stock photos and images available, or search for charles de gaulle airport or fort benning to find more great stock photos and pictures. Thank you. Phillip Williamson I also was there for BCT with B 1 1 same time as you June 71 our D I was Sgt Graciano what an experience, I was in B11 July of 68, young pup for Sgt. I seem to recall his name, but after 50 years I'm not much sure of anything. If someone came out of the darkness the weapon would have been useless with no time to load. 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Lind Noncommissioned Officer Academy, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 15:23. [2], Three military units support the Joint Base Garrison. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. D-5-2. Smith or Johnson, fuzzy on the name. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. fort lewis, washington barracks . I started in June and graduated in August 1968. About eight guys from ND and MN showed up there at the same time. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) (IATA: TCM, ICAO: KTCM, FAA LID: TCM) is a United States military facility located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. Fagan was an acting E-5 and a dick. Bob Benzon Sgt. Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. Directory. The facility houses minimum and medium security prisoners from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.[3]. I think the other DI was black from Georgia (hard to remember after 51 years). I was in B-5-1 (if I remember correctly) and we were in 2 story barracks with double bunk arrangement, with a shower and bathroom on the first floor. [2], In 1947, approximately 60,000 acres (240km2) were cleared of unexploded ammunition and returned to the original owners. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. Was he a squad leader? Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. Drill sergeant Lamb??? The C-5 mock up by the ranges is still there. View map of Fort Lewis, and get driving directions from your location. Rained almost every day. Drafted Jan 1971. Although July and August are the driest months. Joint Base Lewis-McChord This marked the first time that I Corps had forward soldiers in combat since the end of the Korean War. I cant help but wonder what ever happened to these individuals. Pleiku to Ane Khe to long Than and the Delta to camp BearCat and 1969 to 71 A228TH AVN BATALLION 1st CAV Crew Chief Chinooks. His children (my cousins) and I cannot find the trunk that held his letters, photos and official paperwork, so I have only a rough idea of his service. If I were googling the area of the old barracks for basic training or the streets where would I look..I remember towards the end of our Basic Mar 68 we all marched down to the theater and got to see the move The Sand Pebbles, looks like I found my old barracks..6A 6036-01..found this # on my old army records, am I reading it right I would have been in A Block building 6036..A Co 5th BN 1st BDE May 1968.
Joseph Heller Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. Did you know of DI Prince? D-1-1 april 69 . Dennis Harris Washington National Guard; Western Air Defense Sector; Yakima Training Center; NCO Academy; CLOSE. William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. Some of the guys I worked with were Phil Knapp, John Krietgens, Jim Conney, Mark Nolan. In another recommendation, DoD recommended to realign McChord AFB, WA, by relocating the installation management functions to Fort Lewis, WA, establishing Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Get email updates for new Senior Data Analyst jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. Went to AIT FT. Bliss Texas it was as hot as Lewis was cold. May 2015 One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. YTC has vast flat valleys separated by intervening ridges which are suited to large-scale mechanized or motorized forces. After Basic I took my AIT at Fort Ord and then was sent to Korea. We were all constantly wet! I remember Sgt. We were confined to the barracks and mess hall due to the meningitis outbreak at the time. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. Wonder if you remember big stone by mess hall. JB Lewis-McChord, WA 984331672 United States. Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Official Website. Branson Both served in World War ll. Baugh.
World War II, 1939-1949 | Lewis Army Museum 125 Bridgeport and Joint Base Lewis McChord. It worked and I stayed out of the hospital. Jan-Feb 1968. I took basic at Lewis in March-April of 1967 D-2-2 Spent one week at North Fort then we transferred to the "new" 3-story concrete barracks next to the airfield. Fort Lewis Armed Forces Community Service, Fort Lewis Information and Referral Services, A 56-Year Promise Broken: War Widow Finds Stranger Buried in Her Cemetery Plot, Army Base Still Searching for Machine Gun That Went Missing Days Ago, Soldier Dead, 2 Injured in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Vehicle Incident, 10 Things Most Veterans Don't Know About VA Home Loans, 7 Things to Consider Before Moving into Military Housing, Commissary 101: How to Shop at the Commissary. It is a bond that brings us together. He was my drill sergeant in boot camp in 1970 and looking for some information for a Little Help from the Army which I've never had, D-2-7. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. Fort Lewis Armed Forces Community Service (253) 967-5950. Arrived at Fort Lewis on March 1970, graduated from basic training on or about June 1970. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern . I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. Surprised to see entry on someone who remembers Fagan as he was memorable. Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? Wow!
Search Public Notices | US EPA Jeffrey Fellin Maree Mchugh Basic training Jan 1970 Jan thru March. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. Long time ago now, Bruce and Troy I was in Bearcat 1st Cav A228 and bn I played crown and anchors with the Austin's and ate hot Thai food 1968 March to 1971 Sept, Drafted 7 Dec 1967, started Basic Jan 68. Hey Leo where you at now? How about a multum in parvo story entitled "DI Bob's New Car" On a Friday afternoon, DI Fagan was showing off his new 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee. Grady Myers They landed on the moon during basic training. I went to Vietnam, they assign me to the 18th combat engineer battalion, and I was attached to the 5th special forces along in Cambodian border in South Vietnam. Art School No way I enjoyed the freedom of driving and having an ambulance plus an aid man if we had emergency runs. Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Official Website. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine.
Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Directory I was in E-4-1(When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going: E-4-1) on North Fort Lewis for basic from July to Sept 1971. Coming up on 50 years ago (March, 72) that I was discharged from Army. (A/3/2) with Drill Sergeants Graves and Forcade. He is a black man. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. Army decided that they would let me stay in Hawaii at the reserve center, so I didn't get back to Ft Lewis to join back up with the company. I don't remember his name. Barracks D-3-2 August 1967. JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. We were next to East Drive which is now open to the public. Can't believe I made it through all that. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. At Ft. Lewis with a bunch of guys from Butte, NT. Unfortunately for the attackers, one of our defenders butt-stroked his rifle into the head of one of our Officers who was charging us, and knocked him out. I hated all of it but my memory is such that it is, surprisingly, still clear.
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